The Common tongue is a basic hybrid trade language. You can only communicate simple concepts and phrases using it: - **5 words or less:** No check required - **6-10 words:** DC 15 Culture check to correctly communicate - **11-15 words:** DC 20 Culture check to correctly communicate - **16-20 words:** DC 25 Culture check to correctly communicate ### Gaining Proficiency in "Common" Any trait or gift which indicates "Common" actually grants Common as indicated above, in addition to a choice of one of the following: - Your normal heritage tongue (Elf, Dwarf, etc) - A regional language of your choosing: select from a language for the current campaign, as indicated here: [[Languages for Genies & Giants]]